A large group of jihadists who refer themselves to the “Islamic state” was preparing a terrorist act in Turkey. It should have happened soon, apparently on the Day of the Republic, which Turkey marks on October 29.
The police prevented the attack, arrested several dozen members of the IS group.
The investigation is under way.
Republic Day in Turkey – proclaimed on October 29, 1923, marks the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the formation of a democratic government. Holiday events usually begin on October 28.